Aim: To increase your global competency and awareness especially in relation to your
study abroad experience and to use that experience to help further your future personal,
academic and career-related goals.

Available to all students participating in a study abroad program earning AT LEAST
3 credits

Includes a certain amount of credits in a second language, Global Interdependency("G")
courses, an "in-country" course via Blackboard and a Capstone seminar upon return
to the US.

Study Abroad

The "Make Your Degree Global" roadmap will help you to incorporate your study abroad experience into your undergraduate
or graduate career.

Become fully immersed in local culture, reflecting on similarities and differences
between native cultural norms and host country.

Connect with alumni living in the host country to gain further insight into living
and working as a US citizen abroad.

Explore opportunities to intern, volunteer or pursue other career-related activity
to learn about your field in a global context."Nine Ways to Gain a Career Advantage from Studying Abroad" offers tips on steps to take before, during and after your experience abroad to ensure
that your travels will contribute to the building of your global competencies.

Internationally Focused Co-Curricular Opportunities

International opportunities at Binghamton University are vast and varied. Find an
activity that peaks your interests and join today! Some examples include:

Native English speaking students pair with English as a Second Language (ESL) students.

Commitment – one hour per week in any kind of setting (i.e. over a meal, coffee, walk,
etc.) for the duration of the semester

ESL students are able to practice their English in a non-classroom environment while
learning about American language and culture.

Native speakers gain a better insight into another culture from the perspective of
a peer.How to Get Involved: Applications for participation are announced through B-Line and department list-serves
at the beginning of every semester

Assistants work closely with ESL students in the classroom, mostly through small group
work, as well as converse and reflect with ESL instructors about teaching ESL.

ESL students benefit by having the opportunity to speak with native speakers, gather
cultural information, and work on speaking and listening skills.How to Get Involved: Contact the ESL Program Office the semester before you wish to participate.

Paid position supporting the LxC program. Weekly study group meetings led by each
LRS begin in the 5th week of classes.How to Get Involved: Submit application available online at: http://www2.binghamton.edu/oip/lxc/LRS_appl_form.pdf the semester before you would like to be considered.

Connect with international students and other globally-minded students, faculty and
staff at the International Coffee Hour held the first Friday of every month. The coffee hour is co-sponsored by the Office
of International Student and Scholar Services and a different University department
or office each month. Refreshments are free.

Talk to students who have returned from abroad or those who are interested in going
abroad at the Study Abroad Table. Contact: oip@binghamton.edu for information on dates and times.